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Featured Property: 7/5 Sandport

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s trendy Shore district, 7/5 Sandport is certainly a property that won’t be on the market for very long…

Location

Follow the cobbled street along the Shore’s waterfront and you will arrive at 7/5 Sandport.

The district of Leith itself rests on the shores of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the Water of Leith.

Having served as a port of Edinburgh for hundreds of years, the areas original harbour dates back to the 14th century and has been visited by many travelling kings and queens, including the likes of Mary Queen of Scots and King George IV.

Today, The Shore has a more modernised feel to it as the area is lively and simply beautiful to gaze out over.

Featured property: 7/5 Sandport

In keeping with the Shore’s distinct vibrant and eclectic character, 7/5 Sandport itself boasts modern, open plan and lively 21st century interior and décor.

The hall itself welcomes you into the property with its maple-effect laminate flooring and neutral relaxed tones.

The living room and kitchen is open plan allowing for conversation to flow and collaboration to take place.

The property further consists of two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrors.

Additionally, the property also benefits from a private single garage and a private parking space.

The Shore amenities

In terms of searching for a vibrant, energetic and vivacious area of Edinburgh to live in, you would struggle to match that of The Shore.

There are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants to chose from. Café Tartine offers a variety of lunch and dinner options, and the eatery is also dog friendly. On a sunny day you can instead grab a drink at The Granary and sit outside next to the waterfront, watching the world go by.

The nearby Ocean Terminal offers further eateries as well as high street shops, a gym and a cinema. Inside you will also find the Royal Yacht Britannia, a fascinating 5-star royal residence that has since berthed next to the shopping centre.

Regular buses also run from the area to the city centre.

Schooling is also available from primary to secondary level, whilst higher education can be easily reached by means of public transport.